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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 493.40 and 166.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 493.40 and 166.57 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 493.40 = 166.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/493.40 = 166.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 493.40 × 166.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 82,185.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,185.64/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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